Saifuddin: Notices will be given to 168 countries over possible unilateral claim by Sulu Sultanate heirs

KUANTAN: The government will be submitting notices to 168 countries on a possible unilateral legal claim by the heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah said this was a diplomatic process to inform the signees of the New York Convention of a possible attempt by the Spanish arbitrator Dr Gonzalo Stampa or other parties to bring a unilateral claim to their courts.